8 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking

8 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking

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8 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking and Lowland Gorilla safaris in Congo Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo Hiking, (Mikeno Mist) is a fun packed with safari packages that will thrill you. During this tour you will have more than one main activity to engage in, Gorilla Trekking tours and Nyiragongo Hiking.

Day 1 Airport Transfer
Upon your arrival in Kigali Airport you will be warmly welcomed by Pamoja Safaris representative who will transfer you to the Hotel Overnight

Accommodation:
Luxury: Kigali Serena Hotel | Marriot Hotel

Mid-range: Golf Hills Residence | Five to five Hotel

Best Budget: Five to five Hotel

Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast

Day 2: Drive to Nyungwe – visit King Palace in Nyanza
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After breakfast in Kigali you will drive to Nyungwe National Park, passing through magnificent views of the beautiful hilly countryside which gives Rwanda its name as a country of thousand hills. During your drive you will visit Nyanza King Palace where a guide will take you through the entire palace educating you about the ancient Rwandan Kingdom. The King house is one of the magnificent attractions you can never afford to miss, the drive will take approximate of (+/-6hrs).

Accommodation:
Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Cottages

Mid-range: Nyungwe top view Lodge

Best Budget: Gisakura Guest House

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk
You will have your breakfast, following the Gisakura Tea Estates and lake Kivu and set off for a (+/-1) Hrs. a canopy walks where you will view a variety of animal species and beautiful forest, landscape. After this walk you will drive to Gisenyi for border crossing to DRC Congo for dinner and your overnight at, Ihusi Hotel full board basis.

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking – Parc National des Virunga

After an early breakfast depart for Parc National des Virunga and on to the starting point of your gorilla tracking experience. After completing our park formalities, we embark on a once in a life time experience of 8 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 living today. You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour with them. Return to your Hotel for overnight at, Ihusi Hotel full board basis.

Day 5: Goma – Nyiragongo Volcanic Hike
8 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast; today is real adventure where you spend a day hiking the live volcano Nyiragongo. The trek includes a walk through lush forest and lava fields with a steep incline near the top, and includes an overnight stay in the Nyiragongo Crater Cabanas on the volcano rim. The stunning views both day and night make this an unforgettable experience. Later stay for overnight in tents at the rim of the giant crater high above the active lava lake. CRATER BANDAS Ready Food and Water are included in the rates below. Things to bring for Nyiragongo Hiking Sleeping Bag, Change of dry clothes, Rain gear, Good walking shoes, Warm Clothes (sweater, jacket) it is cold up the rim. Sun cream, warm Hat, Torch, Camera and any other personal toiletries

Day 6: Goma- Drive to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast descend by 07:00 O’clock. arriving at the trail head before lunch. Continue back to Goma City for lunch. Thereafter be transferred back to Rwanda, later proceed to Musanze in the Northern Province of Rwanda with overnight.

Accommodation:
Luxury: Virunga Lodge | Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Mid-range: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Davince Hotel

Best Budget: Hotel Muhabura | Lapalme Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Golden Monkey tracking & Intore Dancers drive to Kigali.
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In the morning, you will go for golden monkey tracking. On return, we proceed to Intore dancers at the Ibyiwacu culture center before driving to Kigali. The Intore became worldwide famous as dancers in 1958 when the World Expo was held in Brussels. Today Intore dancers are part of the rich Rwanda folklore. Their dance is a jewel of the choreographic heritage of Rwanda. Dressed with a mane made of sisal fiber, with little bells jingling with each step, the warriors dance a thrilling rhythm. Throughout the Intore ballet, physical confrontation turns into artistic rivalry and then ends with a vigorous hug warriors. This is the most artistic gesture of friendship, mutual aid and protection. you will transfer back to Kigali for your Overnight at.

Accommodation:
Luxury: Virunga Lodge | Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Mid-range: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Davince Hotel

Best Budget: Hotel Muhabura | Lapalme Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Kigali – Transfer to the Airport
You will be picked from the hotel and go for city tour visits the Genocide memorial Kimironko market, etc. and later transfer to the Airport for international flight back home.